- The surviving wife of Samuel Aboagye was overwhelmed with emotions during the tribute read in honour of her late husband
- The tribute read by proxy touched on their profound moments as a couple and parents to their two daughters
- She broke down in tears as her proxy recounted a touching birthday message she got from her husband only about a week before his demise
Abigail Salami, the widow of Samuel Aboagye, one of the victims of the tragic helicopter crash, shared a heartbreaking tribute in honour of her late husband.
The young politician was aboard the national aircraft, which crashed on August 6 near Obuasi, killing all eight of its passengers.
During the state funeral for the crash victims held at Independence Square on August 15, the tribute from the young widow to her late husband was read by proxy.
The tribute touched on Abigail’s most profound memories with Samuel Aboagye, including a heartwarming birthday message.
The message is believed to have been sent by the late Samuel Aboagye on August 1, when Abigail celebrated her birthday less than a week before the helicopter crash. The message read:
“Happy birthday, my love. You’re not only my wife but my best friend. The greatest blessing in my life. I thank God every day for you. I look forward to creating more beautiful memories together. Enjoy your day. I love you forever.”
Abigail couldn’t keep still when the birthday message from her late husband rolled out during the tribute.
The late Samuel Aboagye was planning to join her in Atlanta, Georgia, just after his trip to Obuasi, so they could celebrate the birthday together.
Last message from Samuel Aboagye to widow
In Abigail’s tribute, she described her husband as a great father to their two daughters, despite her busy schedule.
In her tribute, it was said that the late politician who perished with seven others in the helicopter crash sent a message to his wife the morning before the tragic accident.
“Take care, babe. I love you.”
Video of Abigail’s full tribute to Samuel Aboagye during the state funeral
Who is Samuel Aboagye
Hon Samuel Aboagye is one of the eight Ghanaians who lost their lives aboard the Ghana Air Force Harbin Z-9 helicopter when it crashed at Adansi Sikaman, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.
He was appointed the Deputy Director General at the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in February 2025 and began serving the nation in an executive role.
Before his appointment, he ran for MP in Obuasi East on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in last year’s general elections but lost by 19 votes to Patrick Boakye-Yiadom of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).